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5:08

Bulgaria has entered a new period of political...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/12

Bulgaria has entered a new period of political uncertainty after Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned on Thursday, bowing to intense public pressure and widespread protests over corruptionand economic policy. The move comes just weeks before the country is set to join the euro zone, underscoring the gravity of the domestic crisis gripping the nation.  Guest: Dr Kingsley Makhubela: Risk Analyst, former Diplomat and Public Relations Executive

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6:48

The battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/12

The battle to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery has become Hollywood’s biggest drama of the year. Netflix and Paramount Skydance are vying for control of one of the industry’s most valuable content libraries, launching competing multibillion-dollar bids that could reshape the future of film, television, and streaming. Guest: ThinusFerraira: independent TV critic,writerand journalist in South Africa as well as a pop culture and media expert

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10:47

Cellphones often start showing signs of trouble...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/12

Cellphones often start showing signs of trouble around the two- to three-year mark — from random glitches and slowing performance to stubborn charging ports that suddenly stop working. But what’s really behind this decline? Is it simply the natural wear and tear of a heavily used device, or are manufacturers intentionally designing phones with a shorter lifespan to push consumers into upgrades? Guest: ArthurGoldstuck: Tech Expert and Founder ofWorld WideWorx and GadgetMagazine

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6:43

The Merafong City Local Municipality on Gauteng’s...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/12

The Merafong City Local Municipality on Gauteng’s West Rand is facing mounting public outrage as residents continue to endure prolonged water shortages while the municipality remains indebted to Rand Water to the tune of R1.4 billion. At the same time, a new report by the municipal public accounts committee reveals that nearly R30 million was spent on irregularly awarded tenders in just three months, raising fresh concerns over governance, accountability, and possible collusion within the

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8:53

The Youth Employment Service (YES) has reached a new...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/11

The Youth Employment Service (YES) has reached a new milestone in creating more than 200,000 quality work opportunities for talented young South Africans. Guest:TsholoMogotsi - Chief Partnerships Officer at the Youth Employment Service

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4:48

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Retail sales increase in October 2. Grindrod gains momentum as its streamlining efforts improve 3. Markets

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4:16

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter The Fed cuts rates 2. SpaceX plans trillion dollar IPO in 2026 3. Markets

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7:06

As South Africans push through the final stretch of...

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2025/12/11

As South Africans push through the final stretch of 2025, psychologists are sounding the alarm: a growing number of employees are experiencing “year-end fatigue” — a seasonal surge in exhaustion, irritability and mental overload that typically peaks in November and December. Guest: AneleSiswana: Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at the University of the Free State.

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4:46

South Africa’s general aviation sector has...

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2025/12/11

South Africa’s general aviation sector has experienced a troubling spike in aircraft accidents this year, prompting concern from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). By early December, the country had recorded at least 43 aircraft accidents, including 12 fatal crashes that resulted in 17 deaths—a significant increase compared to the same period in 2024. Guest: Dean Khumalo: South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Executive: Aviation Safety Operations.

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4:28

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Mr Price eyes European market for growth 2. Libstar dumps its mushroom business 3. Markets

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7:42

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

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2025/12/11

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa 11 December 2025 1. Togo- Benin Alleged leader of Benin coup attempt reportedly finds refuge in Togo The alleged leader of a failed coup attempt in Benin last week has reportedly found refuge in neighbouring Togo, according to various sources. Beninese government officials told Reuters on Wednesday that Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri and others

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8:24

Social media has evolved into a core part of our...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/11

Social media has evolved into a core part of our digital identity — a space where personal views, interests, and interactions leave a permanent footprint. Now, under a new proposal from US authorities, that online footprint could become a determining factor in whether millions of international travellers are allowed to enter the country. Guest: Emma Sadlier: Social Media Law Specialist

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14:00

Sassa responds to caller concerns regarding stokvel...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/11

Sassa responds to caller concerns regarding stokvel payouts and how they may affect their grant   Guest: Paseka Letsatsi: Spokesperson, The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa)

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6:22

The Trump administration is facing its most serious...

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2025/12/11

The Trump administration is facing its most serious national-security controversy of the new term after revelations that a U.S. strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat in early September was followed by a second attack that killed the wounded survivors. Guest: Timothy Walker: Maritime Project Leader & Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies

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7:13

Today, the world commemorates International Human...

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2025/12/11

Today, the world commemorates International Human Rights Day, marking 77 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s global campaign — “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials” — reminds us that rights are not abstract principles reserved for legal texts or international forums. Guest: Abigail Noko: The Regional Representative for Southern Africa, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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4:08

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

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2025/12/11

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Consumer confidence ticks higher in Q4 2. Thungela expects to top its production targets 3. Markets

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9:28

The  People Living with HIV (PLHIV) sector, led by...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/11

The  PeopleLiving with HIV (PLHIV) sector, led by the National Association of People Living with HIV andAIDS (NAPWA), released the HIV Stigma Index 2.0—a landmark, PLHIV-led national study documenting the stigma, discrimination and human rights violations experienced by people living with HIV in South Africa. Guest: DuncanMoeketse: from the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA)

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5:14

A fresh wave of deadly taxi-related violence in...

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2025/12/11

A fresh wave of deadly taxi-related violence in Johannesburg has prompted Transport MMC Kenny Kunene to call for an urgent national police task team dedicated to tackling the killings that continue to destabilise the sector. His plea comes amid a series of assassinations targeting influential taxi association leaders in Gauteng, raising fears of escalating conflict between rival groups.  Guest: Prof MarianneVanderschuren: from the Centre for Transport Studies at the University of Cape Town

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5:02

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/10

Latest business news with Ntaoleng Lechela - Business Reporter Anglo–Teck merger wins shareholder backing 2. Famous brands eyes Asia for growth 3. Markets

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5:41

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced...

The National Briefing ·

2025/12/10

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced another major vehicle recall in South Africa, this time affecting nearly 19,000 Jeep and Kia models due to potentially serious safety defects involving airbags and anti-lock braking systems. Guest: PrudenceMoilwa: Head of Complaints and Investigations, The National Consumer Commission (NCC)

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